It's never too late to learn to fly! Courtney show the path she took at age 60 that got her on her way of meeting the many flying goals she set for herself!

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Note: A LEGAL ultralight is limited to 1 seat and requires no pilot certificate to fly. A 2seat "ultralight" is, in fact, a Light Sport Airplane and requires a pilot certificate to fly. There is no such thing as a "legal 2seat ultralight."

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Hi, I'm Courtney.

I want to do a bit of inspiring.

It's never too late to learn to fly!

I grew up dreaming of flying.

But, like many of you, it was all talk and no action.

When I turned 60, I realized time was running out.

I did not know a single person who was a pilot.

I searched on the internet and social media for an instructor compatible with me.

Many folks were recommending a certain CFI who was highly regarded.

I asked him if he could help me.

He said yes, and to come up.

I traveled to another state and started taking lessons.

I immediately fell in love with flying, wondering why it took me so long to start.

I was also curious about ultralight flying.

I went to an ultralight CFI in another state.

After a few lessons, I fell in love with ultralights.

It was a dream come true.

I knew right then what I wanted to do!

A few months later, I bought my own ultralight!

I really loved flying my ultralight, and wanted more, so I began studies to become a ground instructor and shortly became a FAAcertified Advanced Ground Instructor!

Next, I began the training to obtain a Sport Pilot certificate.

Now, I'm able to fly other kinds of airplanes!

I've always loved building things, so I began giving thought to building my own airplane.

I began researching for a build project and started buying airplane components and parts.

Working with guidance from a FAA Designated Airworthiness Representative, I soon had a flying, FAAcertified, airplane!

With a thirst for more aviation knowledge, I decided to study something outside of the Sport Pilot wheelhouse Instrument flying!

It was quite a challenge, but I am now a FAAcertified Instrument Ground Instructor!

I'm now working on becoming a Sport Pilot Certified Flight Instructor!

In the last 5 years, I've achieved 5 major flying goals, with more on the way.

You can achieve flying goals, too!

I hope I'm a bit of an inspiration to help get you started on your dreams!

I'll see you in the skies!